Reporting a medical condition or driver

A condition of being licensed to drive is that all motorists are required to advise VicRoads of any serious, permanent or long term illness, disability, medical condition or injury that may impair their ability to drive safely.

Driving is a privilege, which brings responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is to ensure that you are capable of driving safely.

Ask your doctor for advice about the effect that any illness, disability or medical condition may have on your ability to drive safely, including any medicines you may be taking.

Failure to report a medical condition or disability may put your life and the lives of others at risk, and may also jeopardise your insurance cover.

Many drivers, especially older drivers, self-regulate their driving by choosing when and where to drive. However, some may chose to ignore the warning signs and continue driving when they are a road safety risk. People who suffer from dementia or conditions that affect clear thinking may not be able to make a judgment about safe driving.

If this situation occurs and you are genuinely concerned about someone’s ability to drive safely, family and friends should seriously consider making a report to VicRoads. Write us a letter, which can be posted or emailed with their details (e.g. name, address) and the reasons for your concern. Under Victorian law, we must investigate this information. You can remain anonymous.

People making a report in good faith are protected from legal action and VicRoads will not divulge the identity of people who make a report.